I am Marcia Elam

Age: 53

Occupation: Educator

Town where I live: Stockton

Where I’m from: New Jersey

How long I’ve lived in San Joaquin

County: Nine years

What I like most about San Joaquin County:The location: close to water, mountains, and big cities.

The people who mean the most to me: My family

Latest accomplishments: 2007 NAACP Rosa Parks Award for Excellence and the 2009 Susan B. Anthony Women of
Achievement Award for service.

A key event in my life and the impact it had on me: Becoming a mom to my daughters, and loving them unconditionally.

The things that make me the happiest: Vacations with my husband and family. I also enjoy working with young people planning to attend college.

One thing I want to be sure to do while I am still able: Travel to Africa

Hobbies: Reading, shopping, cooking, event planning, traveling and being a personal shopper for my friends.

Quote I try to live by: “Treat others how you want to be treated.”

How others see me: Helpful, caring, friendly, and always willing to share information on what’s happening.

Last book read:Michelle – a biography by Lisa Mandy

Favorite dessert: Tiramisu

Favorite president and why:President Obama, because he is about change for all people.

One thing that would help make this nation better:Morals and values